About the role
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in delivering high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will be an expert in Scrum and Agile frameworks, skilled in servant leadership, and adept at removing impediments and facilitating team collaboration. Experience with Agile delivery tools such as Azure DevOps (ADO) is essential.
Responsibilities Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Serve as a servant leader to Agile squads, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and team empowerment.
Remove team impediments and escalate issues as needed to ensure smooth delivery.
Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles and Scrum practices.
Track and communicate delivery metrics such as velocity, cycle time, and burndown charts.
Ensure adherence to Agile governance, ceremonies, and delivery processes.
Coordinate with Product Owners to manage the product backlog and ensure clarity in user stories.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align dependencies and support successful product releases.
Promote transparency and alignment through regular communication with stakeholders.
Drive adoption of Agile best practices and tools within the team and across the organization.
Must-Have Experience and SkillsSkill Area
Required Expertise
Years of Experience
Scrum Facilitation
Leading Agile teams through full Scrum lifecycle
3+ years
Agile Tools
Azure DevOps (ADO), Jira, Confluence
2+ years
Agile Coaching
Guiding teams and stakeholders on Agile principles
2+ years
Metrics & Reporting
Tracking velocity, cycle time, and quality metrics
2+ years
Stakeholder Collaboration
Engaging Product Owners and cross-functional teams
3+ years
Risk & Issue Management
Identifying and mitigating delivery risks
2+ years
Team Empowerment
Fostering high-performing, self-organizing teams
2+ years
Preferred Certifications Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)
ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC)
SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
Behavioral Traits Strong facilitation and coaching skills.
Empathetic and collaborative leadership style.
Data-driven mindset with a focus on outcomes.
Adaptable and open to continuous learning and improvement.
Experience and Education• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Delivery Lead.
• Proven success leading Agile teams in software delivery projects.
SkillsPRIMARY COMPETENCY : Project and Program Management PRIMARY SKILL : Project Management PRIMARY SKILL PERCENTAGE : 60 SECONDARY COMPETENCY : Agile SECONDARY SKILL : Certified Scrum Master (CSM) SECONDARY SKILL PERCENTAGE : 40